Life in the Lower Mainland (BC, Canada)

Using the InstantPot, I've been making easy "cheesy rice pie" side dishes. The process is what's important here, so adjust to taste. Two cups rice, four cups water This will depend on the ratio that come with your rice instructions. I use a parboiled rice that indicates a 1:2 rice-to-water ratio so that's what I use. For a 8-quart InstantPot, the thickness of the rice "slices" will be around 1.5 inches. Adjust the rice for desired thickness. One teaspoon salt This is optional. If you are going to eat it mostly straight instead of a side dish, you probably want to flavour the rice a bit. If you are going to use a lot more cheese, you can probably leave this out. Cook the rice normally in the InstantPot. When the rice is done, release the steam safely with the valve and while the rice is still steaming hot, add: A layer of cheese on top. I like to use a flavourful cheese that melts easily, such as one that already has herbs or other flavouring mixed in. If...